Sightseeing - Korea travel information

Jukbyeon Coast Skyrail (죽변해안스카이레일)

2024-01-09

235-12 Jukbyeonjungang-ro, Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Jukbyeon Coast Skyrail offers a 2.8-kilometer journey that connects the Jukbyeon boarding area with Bongsu Port. This automated monorail provides a leisurely sightseeing experience. A complete round trip takes about 40 minutes. As it glides through the air, passengers can feel the breeze  and take in panoramic views of verdant mountains and the expansive sea, which instill a sense of tranquility. The crystalline seawater and the rhythmic crashing waves upon the rocks resemble a living painting, prompting visitors to capture the moment. The Jukbyeon Coast Skyrail is a place of unforgettable memories and romance, showing unique and spectacular vistas that change with the seasons.

Hanbando Raft Village (한반도 뗏목마을)

2024-01-09

70 Seonam-gil, Hanbando-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

The Hanbando Raft Village is a raft experience center in Seonam Village, Ongjeong-ri, famous for its topography in the shape of the Korean Peninsula. It takes about 30 minutes to go back and forth on a raft from the east coast of the Mini Korean Peninsula to the west coast. While riding the raft, the boatman tells the story of the topography of the Mini Korean Peninsula and the fish living here. It is available from spring to autumn. In addition, various raft experiences are under operation, such as the Seogang Underwater Surveyor, a remodeled rafting boat that allows you to clearly view the underwater scenery.

Nuunoreum Parasitic Cone (누운오름)

2024-01-09

Nuunoreum Parasitic Cone resembles a cow lying down. This oreum is also called “Nunoreum.” Oreum is a Jeju dialect meaning mountain or peak and refers to parasitic cones located throughout Jeju. The oreum’s walking trail starts out as a straight path, which leads to a gradual oreum slope when short trees come into view. The hill is 407-meter high with a gentle slope, but visitors should watch their step due to the silver grasses and unpaved sections of the pathway. A ranch can be seen on the way up to the top, so it is recommend to walk up with the ranch in mind.

Cheongsong Premium Birch Forest (청송 자작나무 명품숲)

2025-03-16

Cheongsong Premium Birch Forest is a forest path located at the foot of Muposan Mountain. There are birch trees over 25 years old boasting exotic beauty, and the scent of nature fills the air along the walking trails. The white bark of the birch tree creates a different atmosphere depending on the season. In spring, there is a feast of wildflowers and light green, while in summer the greenery deepens. In fall and winter, a unique landscape unfolds where the white specks on the remaining birch branches stand out. The walking trail is divided into two courses (A and B courses), and both courses are not too steep, so anyone can walk comfortably. 

Gwonjeoreum Parasitic Cone (권제오름)

2024-01-09

This parasitic cone is also called Geonjeoreum. Oreum is a Jeju dialect referring to mountains or peaks. Today, it is used to refer to the parasitic cones from volcano eruptions located throughout Jeju. Gwonjeoreum Parasitic Cone is less than 300 meters tall, appearing to be more of a hill than a mountain. Its diminutive size makes it very easy to climb, and there’s no concern of losing one’s way. Its location within the Jeju National University also makes it a popular walking spot for university students and locals. The trails are well managed and has gentle slopes, ideal for a pleasant stroll

Ara-dong History and Culture Trail (아라동 역사문화탐방로)

2024-01-09

Being an island, Jeju is home to an ecosystem that developed independently from the mainland. This means that today, visitors to the island can find trails that offer sceneries like no other. The Ara-dong History and Culture Trail likewise brings this facet of Jeju to life. The trail is divided into two courses, both terminating at Gwaneumsa Temple. Course 1 goes through the two oreum (Samiakoreum and Saemioreum Parasitic Cones) to the Bracken Field, Kaldaripokpo Falls, and Sillyeongbawi Rock. Course 2 starts from Sancheondan Altar and takes visitors along the Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium, Sosanoreum Parisitic Cone, Cypress Rest Area, Songaksan Mountain Cave Fortification, Kaldaripokpo Falls, and Sillyeongbawi Rock. Both courses are about 4 to 5 kilometers long and take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The two courses are quite similar, but the first has a better view of the parasitic cones, springs, and falls, while the second has a better view of the cypress forests and Songaksan Mountain Cave Fortification.
The area around Kaldaripokpo Falls, in particular, is the place where Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) meets Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin) for the first time after crash-landing her paraglider in North Korea in the drama “Crash Landing on You (2019).” Fans of the show can still find the massive tree that Se-ri crashed into on the premises. 

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (남계서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

2024-01-08

8-11 Namgyeseowon-gil, Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy was established in 1552 as the second Confucian academy in Korea after the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Seowon refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals and nurture talent. “Namgye” is named after the Namgyecheon Stream flowing in its front. It was destroyed by in 1597 during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1612. Located on a low hill, it provides an open view of Gaepyeong Hanok Village beyond the field and the stream.

F1963

2024-01-05

20 Gurak-ro 123beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

F1963 is a representative cultural complex and an emerging landmark in Busan. This factory produced wires in the past for about 45 years from 1963 to 2008. 2016 Busan Biennale was a turning point for this building as the building was transformed into a space for art and culture; various cultural events take place and it has an art library, exhibition hall, and concert hall. The base design and framework from the old factory were preserved during the renovation, leaving traces of the old building that give its unique atmosphere. Regenerated architecture and walking trails outside the space are designed to offer a pleasant walk. Visitors can also enjoy food, drinks, and activities inside the building from renowned branch stores such as Terarosa, a famous cafe in Gangneung; Boksoondoga, where one can taste the essence of traditional Korean fermented makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), and Hwasumok Flower & Garden, where visitors can take gardening and flower classes.

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

2024-01-05

101 Cheolmacheon-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan Healing Forest is the first “healing forest” to be founded in the Gyeongsang-do region. This place is where visitors can reflect on emotions and relax through various wellness programs surrounded by nature and healing energy. Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the visitor center at the entrance. Programs tailored to various audiences are operated in multiple places found along the central trail: the Forest Library, Mind Sharing Site, Forest Healing Yard, Forest Meditation Site, Pine Wind Bathing Site, and Prenatal Education Forest.

Baekje Experience Center (백제오감체험관)

2024-01-08

30 Gomanaru-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Baekje Experience Center offers a rich array of activities that allow visitors to engage with the history they have observed at the nearby ancient tombs in Songsan-ri and the Gongju National Museum in a tactile manner. This center features eight themed halls across the first basement, and the first and second above-ground floors, offering interactive and gaming programs designed to stimulate all five senses. Activities such as rubbing pattern experience and luminous stamps allow visitors to learn about and appreciate the culture and history of Woongjin Baekje in an intuitive way. One of the center’s highlights is the Window of Sympathy in the first-floor lobby. This impressive two-story panel  changes its color in response to sound and touch, promising to attract significant attention from tech-savvy visitors. It showcases content that guests have captured within the center and shared on social media, complete with hashtags. Additionally, the Window of Creation on the same floor offers a unique creative outlet. Here, visitors can color Baekje-era relics with crayons. These artworks are then transformed into graphic mapping images on the wall via a scanner, allowing for a personalized and immersive historical experience.